DECEMBER 2014

Pine Forest United Methodist

2800 Wilde Lake Blvd Pensacola, FL 32526

Phone: (850) 944-0170 Fax: (850) 941-2111

Website: www.pineforestumc.org

Email: office@pineforestumc.org

The Staff of Pine Forest UMC

Pastor: Rev. Andrew Blackmon

Administrator: John McBride

Secretary: Nikki Childress

Youth Director: Erin McClellan

Children’s Director: Cheri Schofield

Choir Director: Paul Morrell

Worship Leader: Jacob Hall

Pianist: Janet West

Sound Technician:

Maintenance: Don Pierce

Custodian: David Johnson

Nursery : Jackie Davis , Kay Carmack & Clarissa Clayton

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to magnify the Lord our God by bringing people to Jesus and into membership within His family, nurturing them to a Christ-like maturity, and equipping them for their ministry in the church and for their mission in the world.

Welcome to our newest

Staff Members:

Nursery attendants

Kay Carmack

&

Clarissa Clayton

Welcome to our

newest members:

Sara and Jeremy

Blackmon

who joined on Nov. 30TH

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

CHRISTMAS MINISTRY IN ACTION

In the midst of all the trappings of Christmas-it’s commercialization and secularization-it’s extremely important to keep focused on the true meaning of this special and sacred event. Be sure to thank God for the Unmatched gift of his Son Jesus. Christmas is a very difficult time of year for many people. Economic hardship illness, the recent loss of a loved one, broken relationships and many other circumstances can make this season anything but joyful for some. Take a moment to think of someone who might fit this description. Then look for ways you can help make that persons Christmas a time of joy and hope. The very heart of the message that Bethlehem angels declared as the “Good Tidings of Great Joy” is healing for the sick, mercy for the oppressed, triumph for the discouraged, gladness for the sorrowful, food for the hungry, courage for the burden , a new heart for the sinner and a new life for the dead. And this was and in the heart of the Christian’s Christmas message: Joy, Hope, Health, Peace, Mercy, Food, Courage and Life Everlasting. At this season our thoughts should be Joyful, so let our prayer at this special season be for the Peace and joy we all seek, as we worship the Prince of Peace Christ Jesus…

Merry Christmas Shalom

Dave Johnson

Advent Readers

Needed

If you’d be interested in participating in being an Advent reader this holiday season, just call the church office or email and let us know.

Below is the remaining open date.

If you have a Birthday or Anniversary in the month of December and your

name is not listed, please contact the church office

@ 944-0170. Please help us keep our records up to date! Thanks,

Nikki, Church Secretary

12/17 Tammy Smith

12/17 Jimmy Wood

12/22 Allie Holland

12/26 Rita Poff

12/26 Sue Hilliard

12/28 Ashley Smith

12/28 Justin Smith

12/29 Maghen Wright

12/30 Carolyn Voight

12/07/1991 Bill & Cheryl Voight 12/07/2002 Leroy & Carol Lowe 12/20 Kyle & Erin McClellan 12/23/1983 Bob & Barbara Mitchell 12/25/1948 George & Edwina Kirchharr 12/27/1969 John & Kristi Coe 12/28/1974 Mike & Janet Butler 12/29/1961 John & Stella Emmert

12/03 Sue Wilson

12/05 John McBride

12/09 Mia Fabbri

12/12 Hannah Thorne

12/15 Inez Bowman

12/16 Ethel Heaton

12/16 George Norsworthy

12/16 Jacob Hall

12/16 Kyle Hall

12/17 Ernest Boatner

BIRTHDAY’S

ANNIVERSARIES

Our Pastor; Our Church; & our Shut-in’s

Prayer Concerns

Jennifer Molvik & Family Brian Childress

Mike Heffner Gayle Cravey

Paula Diaz

George Kirchharr Gordon Webb

Charles Daniels Norman & Imogene Wells

Kenneth Smith

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Prayer Concerns:

Call the church office or send an email. office@pineforestumc.org

If you need to reach the Pastor, he may be

reached by email at pastor@pineforestumc.org.

Angels Abound

There are Angels all around on our Christmas Angel Tree located in

the Fellowship Hall. Please consider taking an

Angel and purchasing a gift. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to

the Fellowship Hall no later than December 14th.

Thanks, Mission Team

Gracious Giving

Because of you thirty-five families received two bags of groceries filled with items to complete their Thanksgiving dinners and add to their pantry staples. Your donations made it possible to give each family: A bag of sugar, a box of tea bags, a cake mix, a dozen eggs, a pound of butter, a gallon of milk, a box of saltine crackers, and a turkey.

Well done faithful servants.

Thank You

Thank you so much to my church family for all of the love and support during Mike’s illness and last days. Thanks also for the beautiful tribute

at his memorial service. Jennifer Molvik

Arts and Crafts Festival Update

The 25th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Car Show was a big success! We had 164 booths with a variety of art, crafts, and other products. The Bake Sale, Snack Shop, and Boston Butts sold out. You, the church, worked together as a team to make this possible. Because of your hard work and generosity, we will be able to support the missions and ministries of the church in the future. Many, many thanks! If you have any comments or suggestions for how we can improve the festival in the future, please contact Sue Wilson 479-9329/cwilson8@cox.net or Trudy Youngs. Mark your calendars NOW FOR NEXT YEAR-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015.

Arts and Crafts Committee

Game Night

A new activity will be starting up Friday, Dec. 5th at 6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite game and lets just have fun. Be sure and eat before you come, or bring a sandwich and beverage with you. Refreshments will not be provided, you may however bring your own snacks or beverages if you desire. If you have any questions, contact Grits Skilbeck at church email fltcu1@yahoo.com, or call 850-572-6940.

Poinsettia Order Form

Poinsettias may be ordered In Honor or In Memory of your loved ones. Please complete this form with your check and place it in the offering plate or bring this form to the church

office.

Name:_____________________________________________

Number of Poinsettias:_______

In Honor of:______________________________________________

In Memory of:_____________________________________________

Cost: $15.00 per Poinsettia

Total:______________

Completed order forms must be in church office by December 15th

It’s that time of year again! Be sure and place your order for a

poinsettia this Advent Season. They are only $15.00 and the

deadline is Dec. 15th. Order forms are in the Church Office.

Children’s Ministry

Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plans Through February 2015

Wednesday Evening Children’s Activities

6:00pm – 7:00pm Bible Lesson/Activity 7:00pm – 7:30pm Gym Time November 12, 2014 – December 17, 2014 “Christmas-The

Everlasting Story” Series

The Story of…Promise The Story of…Good News The Story of…Humility The Story of…Our Savior The Story of…Worship January 7, 2015 – February 24, 2015 “New Hope-

Transformation Series”

Spiritual Health Physical Health Mental Health Emotional Health Relational Health Financial Health Vocational Health Sunday Morning Children’s Activities–

9:45am – 10:45am Sunday School 11:15am – 12:00pm Children’s Church November 23, 2014 – February 11, 2015 – 13 week

series - Bible Lessons about God – 1)Trinity 2)God is Good 3)God is Everlasting 4)Jesus is man and God 5)Jesus, the humble King 6)Jesus has always existed 7)Jesus paid the price for our sins 8)Jesus resurrected 9)The Holy Spirit guides and teaches 10)The Holy Spirit helps and prays for us 11)The Holy Spirit is everywhere 12)The Holy Spirit has gifts 13)God is Love.

Calendar Weekly Events

Sunday 8:30AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:30AM Fellowship 9:45AM Sunday School 11:00AM Traditional Worship Service Monday 10:00AM Prayer Shawl Ministry (FH) Tuesday 8:00AM Walk the Walk (FLC) 8:00AM T.O.P.S (Bldg 2) 8:30AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH) 7:00PM AA Meeting (Bldg 2) 7:00PM Boy Scouts (Scout Hut) Wednesday 5:30PM Dinner 6:00PM Handbell Practice 6:00-7:00PM Children/Youth 6:00-7:30pm Prayer Group (Chapel) 6:00PM Andy’s Bible Study, Rm 206 6:00PM Olivia’s Bible Study Rm 204 7:00-7:30PM Worship/Doxology, Youth 7:00PM Chancel Choir Thursday 8:00AM Walk the Walk (FLC) 7:00PM AA Meeting (Bldg 2)

Calendar Monthly Events

1st Sunday UMM Breakfast (FH) 7:00 AM 2nd Monday Alzheimer’s Support Group 2:30PM (Bldg 2)

3rd Tuesday Friendship Circle 10:00AM (FH) 3rd Thursday 4-H Meeting 5:30-9:00PM Room 209

Last Sunday of each Month Richard’s Memorial Dinner Outreach 3:30PM 20th of each month

Deadline for newsletter articles to be in church office.

For daily or additional calendar events please see the website:

Upcoming Events

Dec. 2nd Tops Christmas Banquet Dec. 5th Weekly Game Night begins FH Dec. 7th Soup and Salad Luncheon following services Dec. 14th Combined Service 10:30AM Christmas Musical and Drama Dec. 15th Deadline for Poinsettia orders Dec. 17th No Choir or Handbell practice & last Wednesday night dinner for 2014 Dec. 22nd Memorial Service for Kirk Day 1:00PM Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 6:00PM Church office closed Dec. 25 Christmas Day church office closed

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Church office will resume regular office hours January 5th 2015.